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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

2

Hospital Births and Admits in Southwestern News

Births list multiple families with times and weights including Pyl and Mrs Warold Geen 1022 N Third Aug 24. Allan Killian 208 Belt Aug 25. Ronald Hendricksen 411 Pack Aug 24. Harold Wit 24 Aug. many admissions and dismissals across medical and surgical units. Memorial births include Richard J Fertis WHis Summit Aug 75. Admitted and dismissed patients span names and addresses across multiple wards with varied conditions.

Warold Geen Allan Killian Ronald Hendricksen Harold ON. Wit Jackie Runnels Clifton Carver Richard J. Fertis Summit Juanita Reed Layton Sur Hirda L. Ballou Taylor Atie R. Hurl E. Tedical Milton Bay Hill Rovert Hill Bell Clarence Shott Opal Foresyih Taylor William Sinton E. Washingtnn Dim Day Elgin J. E. Susan D. Henderson Sterling Kenneth S. Colvin Cache Roger Neal Burk Neal Burk Tulane Edward Baker Lee Richardson Snyder Michival Bill A Gaus W. Roberts Dey W. Stevenson Wis Consin Votie A. “Mannae Sheen Myta LaHaie Stroud Willams

Ten Drivers Face Traffic Charges in County Court

County Attorney Warren Crane filed traffic charges against ten motorists arrested over the weekend by highway patrol troopers and local constables. Names include Elmer F Haas 23 Fort Sill charged with improper muffler Jim Fleet Johnson 67 Duncan driving without a license James Leonard Turner 21 Fort Sill reckless driving Leroy Joseph Giese 21 Evans address Wayne Ross White 20 Columbia Street charged with speeding at night William C James 35 Medicine Park driving to rest of center while meeting trash Paul Raymond Phillips 25 Fort Sill reckless driving Ronald Ray Wright 16 Walters Hulon Wellon Bomar 23 Fort Sill speeding at night Tommy Weith Baker 17 Indiahoma speeding in daytime.

Warren Crane Pearce Woodrow Giles Elmer F. Haas Fort Sill Jim Fleet Johnson Rt. 2 Duncan James Leonard Turner Leroy Joseph Giese Evans Wayne Ross White Columbia William C. James Medicine Park Rest of Center Trashc Pesce Marvin E. Cameron Paul Raymond’Phillips Ronald Ray Wright Walters Hulon Wellon Bomar Tommy Weith Baker Indiahoma

Rights Bill Debated On House Floor Amid Compromise Move

A Democratic and Republican committee draft seeks a bipartisan civil rights commission, new attorney general powers to enforce voting rights, and a contested provision on whether criminal contempt cases are tried by judge or jury. House debate limited to one hour as leaders push to adjourn this week.

Reconstruction Smith Ren Madden D-Ind House Hugh Scott R-Pa jRules Senate Southerm Civil Rights Investigating Commission Justice Department Piet Waabhane

Two Men Jailed In Larceny Case

An 8 year old Lawson man and a Fort Sill PFC are held on a grand larceny complaint prepared by County Attorney Warren Crane. Deputies Carl Phillips and Arvil Roberson arrested them in connection with the theft of scrap metal from L. H. Caldwell. The metal, valued at 22.88 dollars, included aluminum copper and brass sold to a local junk dealer.

Lawson Fort Sill Warren Crane Carl Phillips Arvil Roberson L. HH. Caldwell

Two Pilots Die In Jet Collision West Of Casper

Two F-84 jet fighters collided 38 miles west of Casper Wyoming killing at least two. The Iowa Nebraska Air National Guard said the accident occurred above the Rattlesnake air range used for firing practice. The F-84 typically carries one crewman. The unit has been in training near Casper for a week. Investigators expected to conclude today.

Casper Wyo UPJ Iowa-Nebraska Air National Guard Colorado Springs Colo Army Ft. Caron Harry P. Storke John Webb

Tulsan Held in Shooting Of Kin

John Paul Cotton, 23, was held after the fatal shooting of his brother-in-law Herbert Lee Walker, 22, in Tulsa. Deputy Ray Cryder reported Walker died from a 32 caliber chest wound after an argument over a divan. Cotton said he fired in self defense when Walker charged with a knife.

Tulsa John Paul Cotton Ray Cryder Herbert Lee Walker Cotton Walker

Mental Tests Given Doctor In Rape Case

Dr John Richard Rhine a 34 year old Tulsa physician accused of raping a patient after drugging her was ordered to hospital observation by psychiatrists. The judge set an 84 hour guard paid by the doctor while exams proceed with a preliminary hearing delayed to Wednesday. No bond and six women have given statements though only one signed a formal complaint.

Tulsa John Richard Rhine Lloyd H. McGuire Rhine McGuire J. Howard Edmondson Dr. Rhin Edmondson

Soldier accused of molesting officer's wife at Fort Sill

A soldier from Fort Sill allegedly molested the wife of a Fort Sill unit member. He fled but was captured by military authorities. Police considered filing a misdemeanor, but military charges were expected. The incident involved the officer's wife and occurred near her car.

Sillman Waldron Fort Sill

Indians Arrive for Navajo School Enrollment Opts Block System

The Navajo students arrived by bus from Gallup and Phoenix for enrollment at the Indian school. Gray notes a streamlined block-system schedule with courses meeting on alternating days. Lawton public schools and St Mary’s open Sept 3 with detailed enrollment times for high schools and junior highs, including locker sales and grade enrollments.

Caddo Pawnee Shayghee Pottawatan Creek Choctaw Alabama Coushatta Gallup Phoenix Ariz Navajo Gray Lawton Public St. Mary's School LHS

Two Men Charged in Cache Grocery Burglary Case

A second degree burglary charge was filed this morning against Warren DeGroat, 23, and Bobby Paheheka, 335, in connection with a break in at Casey Grocery last Friday. The suspects are accused of taking 25 packages of cigarets, two cases of bacon, and some cheese from the Cache store. Deputy Sheriff Oral Ridgeway investigated the case.

Bvo Comanche Casey Grocery Warjren DeGroat Bobby Paheheka Cache Warren’ Crane Oral Ridgeway

Funeral Service Today For Sisters Buried In Quarry

In Bosco bel Wisconsin a funeral is set for Nancy 10 Ruthie 9 and Theresa 8 sisters buried when dirt from a quarry near Dixon covered them as volunteers and workers searched the area The girls were the daughters of John and Ruth Gurnsey The father spoke of grief and said he and his wife had slept little since the sisters vanished Wednesday Officials said earth and stone pushed by a grader caused the avalanche that buried the children and the family would not return to supervise the filling operation.

Harold Gurnsey Ruth Dixon Quarry Hill Ht. Turner Construction Co Boscohel Gurnseys James £. Bales Lee County Bales

Teacher Problems In State Bases

Oklahoma City report says teacher supply is easier this year though shortages remain in science mathematics and instrumental music. Tulsa Oklahoma City and suburbs attract teachers, while school reorganizations under the new law ease the shortage statewide. AEC executive notes up to 100 rural schools have closed. salary improvements reduced migration.

Oklahoma It-Y Tulsa Oklahoma City Ferman Phillips Oklahoma Education Association

Pickets Extend at Page Aircraft as NLRB Moves Against Unions

The NLRB petitions for an injunction alleging unions violate Section 8 four as picketing at Page Aircraft persists in Fort Worth. Officials Wench and others sign the complaint and NLRB probes unfair labor practices. Page Aircraft reports 212 workers on site with 45 to 50 more needed as the 26th day of picketing continues.

NLRB Edwin A. Elliott National Labor Relations Board Fort. Worth Jerome Fenton Stephen Leonard Winthrop A. Johns Elmer P. Davis Joseph Nachman Fort Worth James W. Witcher Grand Jodge TAM Witcher Tillman Trades Council Fort Sill Page Aircraft A. D. Sweeney Page

Markets Unagg Butter Chicago and Oklahoma Prices

Oklahoma City state board reports daily prices for wheat No 1 hard around 1.90 to 1.92, broilers and hens steady with regional variances, butterfat and eggs firmer in parts. Oklahoma City livestock offers mixed cattle calves hogs and sheep with price ranges, steady or rising trends for some classes and declines for others.

Oklahoma City State Board of Agriculture Today Frederick Bison el Reno Enid Hennessey Kingfisher Medford Yukon Blackwell Clinton Alva Vinei Guyman Hooker Broilers Steadier Tower Peice Muskogee Tulsa Vinita USDA Stoel

Two State Girls Drown One Found

Two teen-age girls from Surneyville drowned during a swimming party yesterday near Burneyville. Helen Palmer, 15 or 16, is still missing as searchers continue in the Red River area. Yvonne Catherine Alexander, 15, has been recovered, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Alexander. The case involves connections to local oilman Waco Turner and a nearby golf course and lodge.

Burneyville Red River Surneyville Helen Palmer Beder Turner Waco Turner Love Sehritt Clyde McGill Yvonnne Catherine Alexander Ben Alexander

Revival Services Continue At Sunset Extension Baptist Church

Revival services are held this week at Sunset Extension Baptist church with Bobby Green of Emerson Baptist church as evangelist. Services run 8 p.m. daily through Sunday, directed by John Roy Harris and Mrs Harris who lead the revival music.

Sunset Extension Baptist Church Bobby Green Emerson Baptist Church John Roy Harris Harris

Pilot Killed As Jet Slams Into Clinton Homes

A Navy T-28 trainer crashed into two Clinton homes near Pittsburgh, killing the pilot. The jet disintegrated in flames, destroying the houses of Gus Schmidt and Maurice Firehey and toppling telephone poles. Two women and three children escaped unharmed as fire crews responded from three nearby towns and crash trucks arrived from Greater Pittsburgh Airport. The deceased pilot was identified as Robert Ho Crane.

Clinton Par Gus Schmidt Maurice Firehey Air Force Greater Pittsburgh Vilat Robert Ho Crane

Girard in Japanese court over brass luring claim

A U S Army sergeant faced a Japanese court on a case alleging he threw empty cartridge cases to lure Japanese workers at a mine near Camp Drew. Girard denied the charge saying he was protecting a machine gun and fired warning shots to scare, not hit, anyone.

Ward United States Girard Haru Candy Hayashi Camp Drew

Senior Citizens To Name Officers Annual Election

Senior Citizens will elect officers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Lawsan Youth Center, 1308 Bell. Clark Botkin, current chairman, will preside. Officers to be named include vice chairman and secretary treasurer, with refreshments served after the meeting.

Lawsan Bell Clark Botkin Botkin

Tax On 32 Carat Diamond Ring Mars Royal Marriage

The U S Bureau of Internal Revenue shadowed Prince Sadruddin Khan and Nina Byer’s plans for a Cairo to Harvard linked marriage. The 24 year old Khan faces potential U S tax residency issues if he remains in the United States for studies. Nina, formerly married to Baron Heinrich von Thyssen, risks personal property tax on jewelry and engagement assets.

Stanley Johnson Geneva Switzerland U.S Bureau of Internal Revenue Sadruddin Khan London Nina Byer Sadruddin Karim Nina Chateau Bellerive Cambridge Mass Harvard Heinrich von Thyssen Mike Todd Elizabeth Taylor Mike Yate Aga Khan II Khan Nitia United States

Charges Filed In Joke Killing In Coffeyville Farmhouse

In Coffeyville, 15 year old Rex Rees died from a shotgun blast during a planned practical joke at a farmhouse. An 18 year old, Jerry Levy, was charged with manslaughter, pleaded innocent, and posted bond after a Saturday filing. A preliminary hearing was set for Sept. 11.

Coffeyville Kan Rex Rees Jerry Levy Montgomery County Attorney’s Office Levy Rees

Cameron Student To Head Council

Cameron College sophomore Jerry Brammer has been named Oklahoma state chairman of the collegiate council for the American Association for United Nations. He plans a Dallas trip next month to confer with a regional director and outline organization plans with a model UN legislative event tentatively planned in Lawton. Fort Sill officers are slated to serve as counsel for the venture.

Jerry Brammer Cameron College Oklahoma State American Association For United Nations Brammer T. PF. Brammer Dallas Tex Lawton Fort Sill

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